The average bus between Meriden and Chicago takes 22h 13m and the fastest bus takes 20h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Meriden to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Meriden and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meriden is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at New Haven Union Station and take an average of 22h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 52m • 2 changes
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19h 10m • 2 changes
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22h 52m • 2 changes
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19h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Meriden to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Meriden station and arriving at Chicago station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.
Meriden to Chicago bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from New Haven Union Station.
Meriden to Chicago bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Meriden to Chicago bus tickets online with CT Transit, Peter Pan Bus Lines and 2 other operators.
The distance between Meriden and Chicago is 1,229.3 km. The road distance is 1,581 km.
You can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station via New Haven Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York Midtown in around 21h 36m.